Style How To: Four Ways to Tie Your Scarf

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Yesterday we talked about all of the different ways you can wear a scarf with a blazer and I showed you a few of my favorite ways to wear them. They’re all really fun, but I’ll admit, figuring out how to tie them at the beginning (for some) was a little difficult. So I thought it would be fun today to share four different ways to tie your scarf and how to tie them that way!

J.Crew Sweater Blazer
J.Crew Long Sleeve Tee
Target Cut Out Booties
Madewell Tote (Similar)

Scarves
Halogen Atlantic x Pacific Scarf (Similar)
Anthropologie Llama Scarf
Anthropologie Patchwork Scarf
J.Crew Factory Scarf (Similar Polkadot scarf)

Four Ways to Tie Your Scarf

The Scarf Knot

This first one is super easy!

1. For this you’ll need a longer, thinner scarf (think rectangular shaped and shorter than a tie).
2. Then, you’ll drape it around your neck, with ties off to the side
3. You’ll tie a double knot (to keep it in place) and then pull the sides to make sure the knot is secure.
4. Then make sure to unfold any parts of the scarf so you can see the full size of the scarf.
5. Make sure it’s pulled to the side (if you’re a clock, it would be at your 10 o’clock) and you’re good to go!

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Around Your Neck

For this one, you’ll need a bigger, rectangular shape scarf. I’m sticking with a lighter scarf here, but I’ve used this same tie for giant blanket scarves too.

1. Fold your scarf in half diagonally to make it into a triangle.
2. Hang the point of the triangle so it’s in the front. You’ll then grab the two sides and cross them behind your neck. Bring those two ends back to the front.
3. Underneath the triangle tip, you’ll tie the two ends together in a knot. For a blanket scarf, you can get away with one loop, but I like to make sure to knot a silk scarf so it stays in place.
4. Make sure the knot is tucked into the fabric of the scarf and not peeking out! If it is, you can adjust it by pulling the triangle end over.
5. Fluff out the triangle end so it fully covers the knot and shows off more of the handkerchief.
6. Tada! Your scarf is all set!

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Tie Your Scarf in your hair.

Now, there are two ways to do this one. Some people will simply tie the scarf around their hair (as a ponytail holder) and call it a day. For me, I have really fine hair, so a scarf as my ponytail would last for all of 20 seconds. Instead, I choose to cheat and use the scarf with a hair tie. It’s an extra step, but i’ll help your banana stay in place.

1. First, you’ll need a rectangular scarf (NOT an over sized one).
2. Then, fold the scarf diagonally to create a triangle.
3. Roll the scarf up until you have what looks like one long cord/tube.
4. Then, take the scarf behind your head and lift up s mall portion of your pony tail holder. Then pull your scarf through that hole until it’s about half way through.
5. Like we did before, you’ll want to bring the two ends of the scarf and cross them behind your pointy tali.
6. Bring the ends back up and you’ll know .tie them into a knot! Again, double knot it to be safer and you’re good to go!

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A Scarf for Your Bag

This last one is pretty similar to the first one, the only difference is that you’ll be treating the handle of you bag like your neck.

1. Any silk scarf, linen scarf, or handkerchief will work for this one. I chose a large rectangular one.
2. Fold the scarf in half.
3. Then, you’ll drape it around the handle of your bag.
4. You’ll tie a double knot (to keep it in place).
5. Pull the sides to make sure the knot is secure.
6. Then just let it hang loose and you’re set!

Scarves for your bags

How do you like to wear your scarves? Have you ever tried one of these methods?

Photos by Kimberly Graydon